#ColorOurCollections Week was started by the New York Academy of Medicine and the Biodiversity Heritage Library to raise awareness of freely available library resources online. Special Collections was invited to participate along with a group of world-class research institutions including the Bodleian Libraries, the Smithsonian Libraries, the New York Public Library, Europeana Digital Library, and others. We saw great participation in person and online. See the final wrap-up of how it went for MU Libraries here: https://magic.piktochart.com/output/11068833-color-our-collections
Part of the MU Health Care “Culture of Yes” initiative is a recognition program called Earning Your Stripes, where employees receive a coupon for embodying The Culture of Yes.
Taira received a “Serve” stripe in recognition of her ability to deliver timely and targeted information in support of hospital quality improvement projects.
Read more here: http://library.missouri.edu/hslsuggestions/2016/02/10/congratulations-to-taira-meadowcroft-for-earning-her-stripes/
Present: Adrienne Arden, Wendy Batson, Jack Batterson, Tammy Green, Terri Hall, Steven Hammer, Dustin Hoffman, Sandy Schiefer, Marcia Strong, Bette Stuart, & Deb Ward
Next meeting scheduled for March 15. 2016
Digital Services Report to Library Assembly (Adrienne Arden)
Digital Services staff has spent considerable time this past month on activities related migrating materials to the now “MU Digital Library”.
By invitation Felicity attended the RAIS meeting this month to discuss the work of the Digital Services department.
In collaboration with Kelli Hansen of Special Collections, on February 15, our department hosted an Early American Literature class of about 11 students who are working on transcribing a handwritten manuscript that is in Special Collections. The digitized book and transcript will be available in the MU Digital Library. The class came to see and hear about our operation and were quite interested in our scanning and editing process.
Health Sciences & Veterinary Libraries (Terri Hall)
HSL
^ Taira received recognition from MU Health Care for contributing to their Culture of Yes: http://library.missouri.edu/hslsuggestions/2016/02/10/congratulations-to-taira-meadowcroft-for-earning-her-stripes/
^ Several of our staff are working on a database to gather input in the upcoming campus serials review project.
^ Terri & Chris put together a valentines tag cloud featuring some recent “love notes” received by our librarians: http://library.missouri.edu/hslsuggestions/2016/02/11/thanks-for-sharing-the-love/
^ Yasuyo put together a book display about Forensics
^ Taira is participating in ACT, the quality improvement training program offered by the Office of Clinical Effectiveness.
^ We are offering drop in sessions to provide assistance with PowerPoint for creating posters.
^ We currently have a practicum student.
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More from HSL (Deb Ward)
The School of Medicine construction project, Patient-Centered Care Learning Center, continues. The building is finally beginning to go up, after months of utility and foundation work. We’ve been told that the third floor should be up by around the end of April. The company is working on a mock-up of the exterior finishes that will be erected close to the Military Science Building, and groups will be let into the area to see the finishes when they are ready. The planners are working on a summer timeline that will determine when the work will be done to demolish the stairway that is outside of the HSL entrance. We are making plans to relocate some staff during the worst of the noise related to the short-term demolition work.
Cataloging & Metadata Department (Jack Batterson)
Wayne is pulling data files from MERLIN for updating our holdings for ILL with the RAPID consortium.
Karla cataloged an original comic art collection by Dale Freeman for Special Collections.
Catalog Management has finished the initial A-TX portion of the Index Project for Room 202. Additional volumes have been identified for transfer, and we will work on them once we get approval to continue.
Replacements for government documents from UMLD2 continues as does making treated volumes available in the MERLIN catalog.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Black Culture & Relationships: Part II
6:00 p.m. | Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center
Dr. Scott Brooks continues his discussion/workshop on Black culture and relationship dynamics on Mizzou’s campus.
Sponsored by: Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center & the Black Studies Department
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Presentation by Dr. Vincent Wimbush, “Signifying on Scriptures: The Black Atlantic Reads King James”
4:00 p.m. | Room 204, Neff Hall
Esteemed scholar Dr. Vincent Wimbush will discuss theories that frame our understanding of the Black Atlantic, the Scriptures, and the concept of Modernity.
Sponsored by: MU Black History Month Committee, MU chapter of Phi Beta Kappa
Jazz Concert with Meshell Ndegeocello
7:30 p.m. | Missouri Theatre
Join us for an invigorating evening of jazz, funk, and Rhythm & Blues with awardwinning jazz bassist and vocalist Meshell Ndegeocello. The artist will be joined by MU’s jazz band under the
direction of Dr. Arthur White. Following the performance, Dr. Stephanie Shonekan will moderate discussion with Ndegeocello.
Sponsored by: MU Black History Month Committee, the School of Music, the Chancellors Distinguished Visitors Program, MU Student ORG, and MU Jazz Society
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Lecture, Lest We Forget: Lynching at the Stewart Road Bridge
3:00-4:30 p.m. | Wrench Auditorium, Memorial Union
This event will inform the audience about the well known lynching of James Scott at the Stewart Road Bridge in Columbia in April 1923.
Sponsored by: Association for Black Graduate and Professional Students
Meet the Author: Jonny Steinberg
3:30 p.m. 114A Ellis Library
You can pick up a copy of the book, A Man of Good Hope, at the Mizzou Store. He will be available to sign books.
Sponsored by: MU African Interdisciplinary Studies Hub, MU Libraries, Black History Month Committee, Lectures Commitee and School of Journalism
Lecture, The Vertiginous Power of Decisions: an African Journey
6:00 p.m. reception & book signing | 7:00 p.m. presentation | Leadership Auditorium, Student Center
Dr. Jonny Steinberg will explore the paradox of the forced migration of a Somali man.
Sponsored by: School of Journalism, Black History Month Committee, Law School, MU African Interdisciplinary Studies, MU Libraries, Department of English
Free Vintage Coloring Pages From Libraries' Special Collections
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Coloring Books from Libraries & Museums for #ColorOurCollections Week
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You Can Now Make Your Own DIY Adult Coloring Book From History's Most Amazing Book Illustrations
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Download Free Coloring Books from World-Class Libraries & Museums: The New York Public Library, Bodleian, Smithsonian & More
Open Culture, Feb. 4, 2016
Work Healthy: New! Ergonomic Wellness Video now available
In order to be healthy at work, you need to know the basics about ergonomic workstations, equipment, safety, and the use of appropriate wellness breaks. Listening to this video will get you started on creating a healthy work environment so you can be more productive and energized while your body feels great!
During this course you will learn to evaluate and adjust your workstation, select ergonomic equipment and incorporate mini breaks and stretches into your workday.
To access this course:
Wellness Incentive points awarded upon successful completion of course/book. Points are awarded by the 15th of the month following the month the course was completed. Contact wellness@umsystem.edu for questions.
Caught in the Act: Week 2
It’s week 2 of Caught in the Act and we’ve had had a great response with 77 employees acknowledged for practicing Random Acts of Wellness during the week. Can we break 100 in week 3? 150? Keep those submission rolling in and get caught in on the act!
The raffle winners from week 2 are as follows:
Winners of the weekly raffle will receive a Yoga ball which can be used as a piece of ergonomic equipment in the workplace
There are many employees out there practicing random acts of wellness so let us know who they are.
Looking for more info? http://umurl.us/CITA
Healthy for Life would like to extend a thank you to those Wellness Ambassadors who are promoting Caught in the Act and for your participation in the program.
2016 Wellness Incentive
What does wellness mean to you? Earn up to $450 for taking steps to improve your health. Visit http://umurl.us/incentive for more information.